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5th Report - The economic and cultural impacts of trade and environmental policy on family farms in Wales

Welsh Affairs Committee HC 607 Published 7 April 2022
Report Status
Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations
14 items (8 recs)
Government Response
AI assessment · 13 of 14 classified
Accepted 4
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 4
Deferred 3
Not Addressed 1
Government response
The economic and cultural impacts of trade and environmental policy on family farms in Wales: Government response to the Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2021–22 · published 14 Jul 2022
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Recommendations & Conclusions

4 items
10 Conclusion Accepted
Para 49

We recognise the vital role that farmers play in food production and acknowledge the desire...

Conclusion
We recognise the vital role that farmers play in food production and acknowledge the desire of UK and Welsh governments to move to a system of funding for public goods. However, we are concerned about the impact that transitioning from … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government states that arrangements are already in place between the UK Government (DEFRA) and the Devolved Administrations to co-operate on agricultural support issues under the Provisional Common Support Framework on Agricultural Support.
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11 Recommendation Accepted

Although agricultural policy is a devolved responsibility, we heard calls for the four governments to...

Recommendation
Although agricultural policy is a devolved responsibility, we heard calls for the four governments to ensure that they discuss changes to their respective agriculture policies. The UK Government should consult via the new Interministerial Group on Environment, Food and Rural … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government states that arrangements are already in place between the UK Government (DEFRA) and the Devolved Administrations to co-operate on agricultural support issues under the Provisional Common Support Framework on Agricultural Support.
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13 Recommendation Accepted
Para 57

The future of farming in Wales depends on the viability of career options for younger...

Recommendation
The future of farming in Wales depends on the viability of career options for younger generations to come through. We call on the UK and Welsh governments to work closely together to support and encourage new entrants; for example, respecting … Read more
Government Response Summary
The Government will provide funding to create lasting opportunities for new entrants in England to access land, infrastructure and support to establish successful and innovative businesses. The UK Government will share information about the operation of the scheme with the Welsh Government as the scheme progresses.
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14 Recommendation Accepted

We are aware of the importance of succession for family farms.

Recommendation
We are aware of the importance of succession for family farms. One challenge for new entrants into the farming industry is the lack of opportunities available for older farmers to step aside and plan for their succession. We recommend that … Read more
Government Response Summary
The UK Government has launched a Lump Sum Exit Scheme for farmers in England, which could help farmers leave the industry and open up opportunities for new entrants. They will share information about the operation of the scheme with the Welsh Government as the scheme progresses.
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